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  • Athelstaneford – a dovecot, an elusive battle, and the legend of Scotland’s flag

    August 14, 2014 /

    What is an English-sounding name like Athelstaneford doing in eastern Scotland? And what does it have to do with our national flag?

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    Glengarrisdale and Maclaine’s skull

    May 2, 2021

    The Tuilyies stones

    October 25, 2015

    Before the rain

    April 10, 2022
  • Looking at brochs

    July 18, 2014 /

    These impressive buildings were designed to last - but what were they used for?

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    The ivy green

    November 20, 2022

    Dun Beag: hilltop fortress

    May 3, 2013

    Torphichen Preceptory – stone-cold but compelling

    April 15, 2015
  • The Battle of Dunnichen

    May 20, 2013 /

    Dunnichen, Dun Nechtain, Nechtansmere - take your pick (or should that be Pict?) We don't know where this battle took place, but we know one thing: the Picts were delighted with the outcome!

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    Ardchattan Priory: a place of serenity on Loch Etive

    July 10, 2014

    The secrets of St Cormac

    November 5, 2018

    Kildalton Cross: guardian of another time

    March 11, 2012
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